WALTER SMOTHERS

Walter Smothers, 68, of 310 Ridge Ave., Allentown, died Saturday in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary H. (Shea) Smothers.

He worked in the maintenance department of the former A&B; Meats, Allentown, for more than 34 years until retiring.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late James and Mary (Budihaus) Smothers.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Allentown.

He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Survivors: Sons, Michael P. of Kittery, Maine, Stephen L., at home, and Robert A. of Catasauqua; daughters, Rosemary, wife of William Hartley, at home, and Mary E., wife of Charles Schuster of Allentown; brothers, Paul of Catasauqua, Clyde of Allentown, and Myron of Schnecksville; sisters, Anastasia Horvath and Claire Horvath, both of Allentown, and six grandchildren.